Trots ATX Ashburton - NZ

8-8 Rangiora 11Feb26 2600SS Trail Seth Hill btn wnr RACK'EM UP , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Easily accounted for last time when 40 metres from the winner in seventh over 1609m at Richmond Park. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

1-7 Addington 13Feb26 2600SS $15,513 R35 TO R45 3U Jonny Cox $11, won by 2nd Foliejon Star , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't fire two runs ago at Addington but atoned last time when a winner by 1.5 metres over 2600m at Addington. One of the primary contenders.

4-7 Addington 13Feb26 2600SS $15,513 R35 TO R45 3U Samantha Ottley $17, btn 14.3m, wnr Seaside Pond , 2:01.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Has been thereabouts without winning lately, finishing fourth at Addington last time out over 2600m. Expected to be in the finish.

1-13 Motukarara Raceway 15Feb26 2170SS $11,193 R35 TO R40 3U Robbie Close $5, won by 2nd Foliejon Star , 2:05.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground.

Finished runner-up at Rangiora two starts ago then franked that effort with a win last time over 2170m at Motukarara Raceway, scoring by a neck. Might find this a bit tough.

1-12 Rangiora 06Feb26 2600SS $13,000 R35 TO R45 3U Craig Thornley $6, won by 2nd Not Over , 2:06.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced fiercely rounding the final bend placing driver C Thornley in some difficulty.

Finished second at Oamaru two starts back then improved to score last start over 2600m at Rangiora by 1.1 metres. Winning claims.

5-11 Addington 13Feb26 1980MS $18,668 R50 TO R65 4U Blair Orange $7, btn 6.2m, wnr Milou , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Comes here off a last-start fifth over 1980m at Addington, beaten 6 metres. This looks a far sterner task.

2-12 Mt Harding 08Feb26 3000SS $20,000 R46 TO R70 Sarah O'reilly $16, btn 0.5m, wnr J T Boe , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Was a much better run last time finishing second at Mt Harding over 3000m, beaten half a metre. Hard to beat.

3-12 Mt Harding 08Feb26 3000SS $20,000 R46 TO R70 Kimberly Butt $15, btn 6.8m, wnr J T Boe , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home.

Bounced back last start when third at Mt Harding over 3000m, beaten 6 metres. Top chance in this line-up.

6-12 Mt Harding 08Feb26 3000SS $20,000 R46 TO R70 John Morrison $12, btn 27.3m, wnr J T Boe , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing ground. Held up early in the run home. Became awkwardly placed behind Kiss The Girls and contacted the sulky wheel when there was an easing of the pace near the 300m. Lay inwards near the 220m having to be straightened and then locked wheels with Hacksaw Ridge momentarily near the 200m.

Has been safely held recently, the latest effort a sixth over 3000m at Mt Harding. Can improve enough to feature.